Tag: Evander Kane

NHL Injuries: Kings, Pens, Panthers, Jets, Oilers, Sabres and Canadiens

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Elliott Teaford of the OC Register: The Kings put Jonathan Quick on the IR yesterday with an unspecified lower-body injury. A team spokesperson said that he'll be week-to-week. Peter Budaj was recalled to backup…

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NHL Rumors: Jets, Hawks, Leafs, Lightning and Bold Predictions

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Bob McKenzie: There are no contract talks between the Jets and Jacob Trouba because of his trade request. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Think that Artemi Panarin would be looking for $7 to…

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NHL Rumors: Kucherov, Gaudreau, Trouba, Ducks and Sabres

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman's 30 Thoughts roundup. On Nikita Kucherov ... Nikita Kucherov's agent, Scott Greenspun, wouldn't comment, but Friedman thinks he's met with at least one team about a potential offer sheet. Friedman notes that there is a big…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Penguins, Canucks and Sabres

On the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Stephen Whyno of the AP: Whyno wonders if the Pittsburgh Penguins would be interested in Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand if he hit the open market after this season. Marchand is entering…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks training camp opens in three weeks and they are still looking for an impact left winger. GM Jim Benning is confident that Sven Baertschi can build on last…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Red Wings and Islanders

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Harrington on one area of the Jimmy Vesey situation: "the amount of tampering that had to be taking place in recent weeks looks ridiculous." Vesey's agents were doing interviews…

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NHL Rumors: Jimmy Vesey Update – Part 82

On Jimmy Vesey ... Ryan Rishaug: Jimmy Vesey's camp was having some last minute contract talks with the Buffalo Sabres. He's still likely to go to free agency, but the Sabres are still in the mix. Mike Harrington of the…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, World Cup, Blues and Jets

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News: Sabres GM Tim Murray's decision on Evander Kane shouldn't solely be around whether he's guilty or innocent, but what is best for the team going forward. Murray can hope…

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NHL Rumors: Wings, Bruins, Sabres, Blues, Rangers and Panthers

On the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: If Red Wings GM Ken Holland is convinced that Petr Mrazek is their No. 1 goalie, the Wings could look to move…

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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Blue Jackets and Las Vegas

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Looking at five players the Canucks should or would target in a trade. Gabriel Landeskog - Would give the Canucks some size and grit. Hard to see the Avs…

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NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and Vancouver Canucks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: A couple weeks ago Tobias Rieder's agent, Darren Ferris, suggested that Rieder was considering KHL offers because contract talks were at an impasse. Ferris initially used Nazem Kadri's six-year contract…

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NHL Rumors: Wild, Canucks and Bruins

On the Minnesota Wild and Matt Dumba ... Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Contract talks between the Minnestoa Wild and RFA Matt Dumba are ongoing. Wild assistant GM Brent Flahr and Dumba's agent Craig Oster are expected to meet during…

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